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News and Updates FeedCold water shock kills - stay out of open waterhttp://www.hwfire.org.uk/news/24-05-2019-cold-water-shock-kills-stay-out-of-open-water
http://www.hwfire.org.uk/news/24-05-2019-cold-water-shock-kills-stay-out-of-open-waterBefore the Bank Holiday weekend and the half-term holiday, HWFRS is warning people about the risks of 'cold water shock' from jumping or falling into open water.]]>Fri, 24 May 2019 17:23:00 +0000Crews rescue horse from ditch near Stoke Lacyhttp://www.hwfire.org.uk/news/20-05-2019-crews-rescue-horse-from-ditch-near-stoke-lacy
http://www.hwfire.org.uk/news/20-05-2019-crews-rescue-horse-from-ditch-near-stoke-lacyHereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service's large animal rescue team from Bromyard and a crew from Hereford were called to Stoke Lacy to rescue a horse which was stuck in a ditch.]]>Mon, 20 May 2019 14:27:00 +0000Investigation confirms cause of Hereford house firehttp://www.hwfire.org.uk/news/20-05-2019-investigation-confirms-cause-of-hereford-house-fire
http://www.hwfire.org.uk/news/20-05-2019-investigation-confirms-cause-of-hereford-house-fireFire Investigation Officers from Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service (HWFRS) can confirm that the cause of Friday's fatal house fire in Cobhall Close, Hereford was accidental.]]>Mon, 20 May 2019 14:02:00 +0000Sprinkler systems are hugely effective in controlling fireshttp://www.hwfire.org.uk/news/20-05-2019-sprinkler-systems-are-hugely-effective-in-controlling-fires
http://www.hwfire.org.uk/news/20-05-2019-sprinkler-systems-are-hugely-effective-in-controlling-firesThe effectiveness and reliability of sprinkler systems made it an easy decision for Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service to give maximum support to the National Fire Chiefs Council's (NFCC) National Sprinkler Week campaign.]]>Mon, 20 May 2019 12:38:00 +0000Woman dies in house fire in Herefordhttp://www.hwfire.org.uk/news/20-05-2019-woman-dies-in-house-fire-in-hereford
http://www.hwfire.org.uk/news/20-05-2019-woman-dies-in-house-fire-in-herefordHereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service (HWFRS) was called to a house fire in Cobhall Close, Hereford at 12:35 on Friday 17 May 2019. Sadly the female resident of the property died at the scene. ]]>Mon, 20 May 2019 09:12:00 +0000Severe house fire in Herefordhttp://www.hwfire.org.uk/news/17-05-2019-severe-house-fire-in-hereford
http://www.hwfire.org.uk/news/17-05-2019-severe-house-fire-in-herefordHereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service (HWFRS) is attending an incident at a house fire in Redhill, south Hereford. Six fire engines attended from HWFRS as well as Police and the Ambulance Service.]]>Fri, 17 May 2019 15:08:00 +0000Multi-agency activity closes commercial premises in Ross-on-Wyehttp://www.hwfire.org.uk/news/15-05-2019-multi-agency-activity-closes-commercial-premises-in-ross-on-wye
http://www.hwfire.org.uk/news/15-05-2019-multi-agency-activity-closes-commercial-premises-in-ross-on-wyeHWFRS, West Mercia Police, and Herefordshire Trading Standards have successfully secured a closure notice for a commercial premise on Brookend Street in Ross-on-Wye.]]>Wed, 15 May 2019 13:03:00 +0000A spring clean could save your lifehttp://www.hwfire.org.uk/news/13-05-2019-a-spring-clean-could-save-your-life
http://www.hwfire.org.uk/news/13-05-2019-a-spring-clean-could-save-your-lifeIt may be the last month of Spring, but there is still time to squeeze in a final spring clean. Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service (HWFRS) is asking people to clear the clutter that may be blocking escape routes and to make sure their family, guests and loved ones know how to get out, stay out, and call 999 in the event of a fire.]]>Mon, 13 May 2019 08:16:00 +0000Signing awareness could be a way of Saving More Liveshttp://www.hwfire.org.uk/news/10-05-2019-signing-awareness-could-be-a-way-of-saving-more-lives
http://www.hwfire.org.uk/news/10-05-2019-signing-awareness-could-be-a-way-of-saving-more-livesDeaf Awareness Week begins on Monday and Bromsgrove firefighter Sophie Newnes has all the signs of being a great communicator. Sophie is an operational crew member at Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service with a working knowledge of sign language.]]>Fri, 10 May 2019 13:24:00 +0000Consultation on fire and rescue service DCP duty systemhttp://www.hwfire.org.uk/news/09-05-2019-consultation-on-fire-and-rescue-service-dcp-duty-system
http://www.hwfire.org.uk/news/09-05-2019-consultation-on-fire-and-rescue-service-dcp-duty-systemHWFRS has begun a consultation about duty systems at Hereford, Worcester, and Bromsgrove Fire Stations about the proposed changes to the Day Crewing Plus (DCP) duty system.]]>Thu, 09 May 2019 11:31:00 +0000